New DIY Standing Desk with IKEA parts

IKEA DIY Standing Desk (2017)

Parts:

FINNVARD trestle with shelf

BEKANT table top

CAPITA legs

Cost:

~200 USD

This is a standing desk design I put together back in March for the office.  The Finnvard trestles are adjustable height, and used in combination with your choice of Capita legs, will allow you to tune the desk to suit you.

I was also able to fit my large desktop PC on the floor going sideways (so the case window is in full view).

Build order:

- Put together both Finnvard trestles

- Attach the Capita legs to the Finnvard (the legs will be upside down)

- Adjust the height

- Lay the Bekant table top on top!

*Be careful about placing too much weight on the desk, as it is not supported by a cross beam.

DIY Standing Desk With IKEA Parts (update)

IKEA DIY Standing Desk (2012) 

Here's some new photos of my old standing desk, with a bigger desktop and more monitors!  I finally had the chance to upgrade my computer.  Another change I made was remove one of the bookshelf dividers to make a bit more room. 

This is a desk I had originally built in 2012, so some of the parts may be more difficult to find nowadays.

List of Parts and provided height:

2x EXPEDIT 2x2 Shelves (36")

1x VIKA AMON Table (1 3/8")

1x CAPITA Legs (set of 4) (8")

The desk totals to 43 3/8", but probably sits a little shorter as it digs into the carpet.

Old pics:

My DIY Standing Desk with IKEA parts

The Standing Desk:

I moved into a new apartment in August and found myself without a desk for the first time, so I decided to build one out of IKEA parts.  I felt very lazy and too comfortable sitting, and the time spent at the computer was probably negatively effecting my health.  Here is how I built my standing desk.

Unfortunately, this desk is at a fixed height; it is difficult to make minor adjustments.  Adjustments in ~1 or 2 inch increments are possible by changing the thickness of the table, the height of the CAPITA legs, or adding dividers between the legs and the EXPEDIT bookshelves.  Standing on a mat may also make work more comfortable.

List of Parts and provided height:

2x EXPEDIT 2x2 Shelves (36")
1x VIKA AMON Table (1 3/8")
1x CAPITA Legs (set of 4) (8")

Additional Parts:
1x CAPITA Legs (set of 4) (8")
2x EKBY HEMNES Shelves (desk extension)

The desk totals to 43 3/8", but probably sits a little shorter as it digs into the carpet.  This isn't the cheapest way of creating a standing desk (my friend just places a chair on a table), but it comes with a bunch of shelves, and feels like a full table, which works great for me.

I've been using it for over a month now, and really enjoying it.  My only complaint is that it gets tiring after 5 or so hours.  I'm going to have to find a stool soon! >.<